Revanth Reddy agrees to sanction 100 BC hostels for colleges
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has agreed to sanction 100 college hostels for Backward Classes (BC) students following a meeting with community leaders. The government is also considering a BC Protection Act to improve welfare and infrastructure.
Why it matters
This decision addresses critical infrastructure gaps for marginalized student populations and responds to political pressure from community advocacy groups.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed the Backward Classes (BC) Welfare Department to prepare proposals for a BC Protection Act and agreed to sanction 100 BC college hostels following a meeting with BC leaders.
A delegation of BC leaders led by former MP and BC welfare activist R. Krishnaiah met the Chief Minister on Saturday and raised several issues concerning the welfare and protection of members of the Backward Classes community. The leaders urged the government to introduce a BC Protection Act in Telangana on the lines of the legislation enacted by the Andhra Pradesh government.
The delegation also highlighted the shortage of accommodation and educational infrastructure for BC students. It sought the sanctioning of 100 BC college hostels and 120 BC residential schools (Gurukuls), as well as dedicated permanent buildings for the hostels and residential schools.
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